Stitching Broken Hearts

Misscommunication

It had been two weeks since cotillion, and Mal started to realize that she wasn't happy, and her heart was wandering.... it scared her.

Mal knew the truth in her heart. However, she knew he'd disagree. Mal held her breath as she knocked on Ben's door.
"Mal!" He exclaimed, pulling Mal in for a hug. He noticed her discomfort. "Something wrong?" He asked.
"Ben, we need to talk..."
He nodded, and they entered his room, and sat on the bed. "Ben... there's been something I've been meaning to say...." she started, but Ben held up his hand. "Mal, I know... I just didn't think you'd be the one to say anything..." Mal gave him a confused look. "So, do you..." Ben began. "Yes." Mal sighed, smiling at him.

Mal leaned close to Ben to give him a hug, and say what was on her mind- but she was shocked when he laid her down and started to kiss her....